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Author Linnard-Palmer, Luanne, author.

Title Against medical advice : addressing treatment refusal / Luanne Linnard-Palmer, Ellen Christiansen
Published Indianapolis : Sigma Theta Tau International, [2022]

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Description 1 online resource (xxiii, 252 pages)
Contents When Medical Treatment And Patient Needs Clash -- Overview And Reasons For Treatment Refusals -- Childhood Vaccines, Hesitancy And Refusals -- Pediatric Healthcare, Ethics, And Children's Rights -- Legal Implications And Consent : Informed Consent, Assent, And Parental Permission -- Legal Perspectives Of Treatment Refusal : Refusal Defined -- In The Name Of Religion : Historical Influences To Legal Exemptions -- Adult Medical Treatment Refusals, Limitations, And Delays -- Overview Of Religious Doctrines -- The Importance Of Cultural Competence -- Professional Groups' Reactions To Treatment Refusal : Nursing, Medicine, Researchers, And Journalists -- Overview Of Professional Interventions : Power Distance, Negotiation, And Safety
Summary "Refusal, delay or limitation of traditional medical treatments, including vaccines, is an increasing phenomenon. With the desire to apply one's religion, culture or philosophy, treatment refusals are on the rise. Professionals working in social sciences, medicine, pharmacy, ancillary services as well as nurses in academic environments, professional settings and advanced practice roles can use this book as a resource to understand the complexity, diversity and profound impact of pediatric and adult treatment refusals, delays or limitations. Communication is the central thread throughout the book as the first step in safety is to assess the individual or families' beliefs, culture or philosophical perspectives, understand the impact of these perspectives, share concerns with other healthcare team members, and seek a negotiation or safe outcome for all involved. This book provides the historical background, legal implications and ethical concerns when individuals or families either limit, refuse or delay traditional Western medical care based on their religious, cultural or philosophical beliefs. Findings from recent ethnographic research, clinical guidelines and latest technology are shared to provide examples of current refusal scenarios and to demonstrate the impact on those involved. This book is written for members of every discipline who are involved with pediatric and adult health care including in-patient, critical care, out-patient settings, home care, palliative care, and non-traditional or integral care practices. The center of the struggle is the well-being of the child and adult- no matter what process is utilized to reach treatment goals"-- Provided by publisher
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on December 13, 2021)
Subject Patient refusal of treatment.
Patient compliance.
Cultural competence.
Treatment Refusal
Patient Compliance
Parental Consent
Cultural Competency
Patient Acceptance of Health Care
Patient compliance
Patient refusal of treatment
Form Electronic book
Author Christiansen, Ellen, 1951- author.
Sigma Theta Tau International, issuing body.
LC no. 2021041388
ISBN 9781646480531
1646480538
9781646480517
1646480511
9781646480524
164648052X